Bloating is a very unpleasant sensation caused by the accumulation of gases in the digestive tract. Not only does it physically feel like fullness, accompanied by pain in the digestive system, it can also lead to the release of these same gases at the most inopportune time.
In general, no one will deny that this problem needs to be addressed quickly and seriously.
One of these quick helpers in this delicate problem is the drug "Redugas". Reviews, description, composition, indications and contraindications for this tool, read below.
Causes of gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract
First you need to determine the causes of bloating, that is, the formation of gases in the intestines. This happens for several reasons:
- dry food;
- quick bite;
- swallowing air while eating;
- eating foods that cause fermentation;
- some gastrointestinal diseases;
- imbalance of intestinal microflora;
- drinking carbonated drinks;
These are the main reasonsthe appearance of bubbles in the digestive system, subsequently manifested by bloating, the appearance of belching, a feeling of fullness from the inside, pain, bubbling sounds in the stomach.
It turns out that in order to eliminate gases, you need to eliminate air bubbles in the digestive system. The components that contain Redugas tablets just have such properties.
Composition
Since "Redugas", in fact, is a dietary supplement, and not a drug, its composition is quite sparing, selected from natural and as safe components as possible.
The first active ingredient in this dietary supplement is simethicone, which belongs to carminatives. It has the properties of a defoamer, that is, it destroys the shell of air bubbles, due to which they burst. The air from the bubbles is absorbed in the intestines and quickly expelled from the body without causing physical discomfort.
The instructions for use attached to the Redugaz product do not contain information about contraindications for simethicone, however, intestinal obstruction should be attributed to them, otherwise it will be difficult for the gases to stand out, and they will accumulate in the intestines, causing even more discomfort.
The second most important component is inulin, a natural polysaccharide often found in vegetable crops. Most of all it is found in Jerusalem artichoke, chicory, garlic, onion. Since inulin is a prebiotic, it is absorbed only by the lower parts of the digestive tract, that is, the intestines. This feature allowsmore actively involve the intestinal microflora in the process of inulin absorption, which then becomes he althier and more active.
Description and instructions for use
In fact, "Redugaz" is a round-shaped chewable tablets of 20 pieces per pack. The size of the tablets is about 2 cm in circumference.
As they say about the "Redugaz" reviews, one tablet taken with meals, or immediately after it, is enough to prevent gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract for the whole day.
The tablets have a sweetish taste and contain menthol, which allows you to freshen your breath after eating.
They must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. If necessary, after taking the pill, you can drink some water.
"Redugaz" instructions for use recommend taking one tablet each time after a meal, if you constantly feel bloated after eating. Although once a day is sometimes enough, especially during a quick snack or when eating foods that can cause fermentation.
This drug is not recommended for use by persons under 18 years of age. The course of continuous intake is no more than 1 month.
Indications and contraindications
Thanks to the above components and their properties, "Redugas" has the following indications:
- gas formation;
- bloating;
- violation of the intestinal microflora.
Contraindications for taking this dietary supplement are:
- intolerance to the components of the composition of the drug;
- intestinal obstruction;
- pregnancy and lactation.
Reviews
Like any other drug, Redugaz cannot be a panacea for everyone in solving digestive problems. However, most of the people who take Redugaz have positive reviews about it:
- low price (250-380 rubles per pack of 20 tablets);
- convenient chewable tablet form;
- moderate sweetness;
- Pleasant minty taste of tablets, refreshing breath after eating;
- tablets are easy to chew;
- preparation helps to avoid bloating after meals;
- receiving the remedy "Redugaz" relieves belching, heartburn, seething in the stomach.
That is, in most cases of indigestion in the form of gas formation "Redugaz" (reviews confirm this) helps to cope with unpleasant symptoms and avoid discomfort. But not always he can help. Especially if the cause of bloating is in diseases of the digestive system. Therefore, before taking the drug, you must consult a doctor.
Analogues
Has a means of "Redugaz" analogues. They also help to cope with the formation of gases in the digestive tract. These include Espumizan, Sub Simplex, Meteospazmil, Bobotik, Simethicone, Disflatil, Simicol, Antiflat Lannacher and others.
They are all carminative, fight the effects of gas formation, improve the processdigestion. However, Redugaz, its analogues have one common component - simethicone. They differ from the dietary supplement we are considering in other components in the composition, additional properties and price.
Be he althy!
